The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service Workers To Respond In Lincoln County

NASHVILLE, TN, APRIL 29, 2014 — The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) unit in Nashville has been dispatched to Lincoln County, TN to assess the damage from Monday night’s tornado. The EDS crew will work with first responders to assess the needs of the community as they develop a plan for rescue & recovery.

The Salvation Army will be prepared to provide care and compassion to those affected by the storms, including first responders, as well as provide food and hydration. Please pray for all of those affected by the storms in Tennessee and across the Central United States.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Please follow us at www.twitter.com/SalArmy, www.facebook.com/SalArmyNashville Up to date information on all of The Salvation Army's disaster relief efforts can be found at disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

About Nashville Area Command:
The Salvation Army, a faith-based non-profit serving Nashville since 1890, extends assistance to individuals and families in greatest need, enabling them to lift themselves from crisis to stability. Nearly 40,000 individuals in the Nashville community receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a broad array of social services that range from emergency services, disaster relief for victims, outreach to the elderly and ill, transitional housing for the homeless, opportunities for underprivileged children, Angel Tree Christmas assistance and much more. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to directly support our programs and services in our community. For more information, go to www.salvationarmynashville.org.

About The Salvation Army, International:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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About The Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army, established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need without discrimination for more than 135 years in the U.S. More than 25 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a range of social services: food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children. The Salvation Army tracks the level of need across the country with the Human Needs Index (HumanNeedsIndex.org). The Salvation Army has served survivors of every major national disaster since 1900. The Salvation Army does not place an administrative fee on disaster donations. During emergency disasters, 100 percent of designated gifts are used to support specific relief efforts. For more information, go to www.SalvationArmyUSA.org or follow on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS.

Our Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian
Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission
is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.